hospitalization required Maintenance of Remission: Immunomodulators (azathioprine, 6-MP, methotrexate) for steroid-dependent or frequently-relapsing disease Biologic monotherapy or combination therapy (biologic + immunomodulator) for moderate-to-severe disease Step-up or top-down approach based on disease severity, patient risk factors, and prior therapy Biologic Therapy Targets: TNF-: Infliximab (IV), adalimumab (SC), certolizumab pegol (SC) IL-12/23: Ustekinumab (IV induction, SC maintenance) Integrin: Vedolizumab (IV) IL-23: Risankizumab (IV induction, SC maintenance) JAK inhibition: Upadacitinib (oral) Surgical Management Surgery is indicated in approximately 7080% of patients with Crohns disease over their lifetime, per StatPearls
Uncommon side effects should be discussed with your provider
Medical history: existing conditions and prior treatments shape whether a peptide is appropriate at all
Its important to discuss all medications, supplements, and treatments you are currently taking with your healthcare provider to identify potential interactions
It allows the gums and bone to stabilize and prevent your teeth from reverting
Assessing the Good, Bad, and Alternative